Learn to Paint Like Beatrix Potter (Bury St Edmunds)

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

University Studies at West Suffolk College | Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Learning Centre at WSC
Publisher/HostBury St Edmunds Learning Centre at WSC
Learn to Paint Like Beatrix Potter (Bury St Edmunds)
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Three week watercolour course to teach you how to draw and paint like Beatrix Potter
About this Event

This three-week course is term time only, Tuesday 6pm - 9pm

"Enrol by 1st November and save 5% on your course fee — no code needed!"

During this fun and interactive 3 week watercolour course we will learn to draw and paint like the beloved children's book author and artist Beatrix Potter, who found her inspiration in nature and her surroundings.

Potter once wrote " Nature, with the exception of water and air, is made of colour ".

We will attempt to complete a colourful watercolour piece inspired by the work of Beatrix Potter, starting with sketching on a watercolour paper and we will be exploring the watercolour painting techniques that she used in her paintings.

We will not be able to use the same materials that Beatrix Potter used because they are no longer produced. However we will use materials that will resamble the ones she used during her lifetime.



Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for both beginners and students who have already attended our previous art courses. Our professional art tutor Marina T -Harrison will explain, demonstrate and guide you through every step of the way.


What will I need?

  • Very good quality A4 watercolour paper ( Windsor and Newton or Daler Rowney)
  • HB sketching pencil
  • Putty eraser
  • Black and brown watercolour India ink
  • Calligraphy painting dip pen and nibs ( or black and brown waterproof drawing and fine line pens as an alternative)
  • Windsor and Newton professional watercolours in tubes or pans (this can be either a complete set of paints
  • Or at least the most essential colours: permanent carmine, new gamboge, sap green, antwerp blue and burnt sienna)
  • Brushes suitable for watercolour, size 0, 2 and 4
  • Three jars for water and some tissue paper.

You will be able to purchase your materials from professional art shops, WHSmith, The Range or online stores.


Important Information:

All our courses run based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend, please contact us at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 2 days of the course start date are non-refundable.

Missed sessions by individual students are non-refundable.

When purchasing more than one ticket—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—you must provide the correct individual information for each attendee. Duplicate or identical information cannot be used for multiple tickets and may result in registration issues.

If you have any questions, please contact us E: [email protected]


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About your tutor:

Marina T-Harrison has a BA Hons in Arts ( BA in Painting, Electives in Scenography, and Conservation and Restoration) and Master in Arts (MA in Scenography, Theatre Direction Pathway).

Her educational background is built on the values of the University of Arts London, where she completed her education in the arts at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Marina has been teaching at WSC for several years, on many art courses and workshops.

Whether you are interested to have art as a hobby and a leisure activity, or pursue a career in the arts, Marina is a strong believer that you can achieve this at any stage of your life.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University Studies at West Suffolk College, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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GBP 73.02

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